Franklin County, Illinois
Benton Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Franklin County in southern Illinois, a small city known for its historic courthouse square. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Benton best.
About the area
Living in Benton, IL
Beatle George Harrison spent two weeks with his sister here in September 1963, among the earliest Beatles visits to the United States.
The housing market
Homes in Benton
- About 62.9% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 74.8% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $85,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Benton home
George Harrison Commemorative Mural
A 16-foot mural by artist John Cerney installed in 2017 along Interstate 57, honoring Harrison's 1963 visit
Franklin County Courthouse
County courthouse built in 1874-75 on the downtown Public Square
Benton Public Library
Public library holding about 48,000 materials with a reading garden
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
A 3,300-acre state park bordering Rend Lake about six miles north of Benton
Benton Public Park
City park with playgrounds, sports courts, a walking path, and a railroad caboose
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.